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Abilene and Big Country events June 11, 2017

SUNDAYTrade Days of West Texas
Trade Days of West Texas will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2501 E. Highway 80. A variety of vendors will be present. Admission is free.Sidewalk march
The National PRIDE Sidewalk March, conducted in memory of the 2016 Pulse nightclub shootings, will begin at 2 p.m. at Rose Park, 2601 S. Seventh St. Marchers will gather at 1:45 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring pride items and signs to carry or wave.Parade of Homes
The Big Country Home Builders Association 2017 Parade of Homes will be conducted from 2-5 p.m. at 11 new homes in nine subdivisions around Abilene. Admission is $5 in advance and $10 at the door, and can be purchased at the HBA office at 4398 Crawford Drive. For more information, including a map of homes, go to bigcountryhomebuilders.com.

MONDAYMovie at the library
A free showing of "A Dog's Purpose," rated PG, will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Mockingbird Branch of the Abilene Public Library, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane.Showcase concert
The Abilene Music Teachers Association's 26th annual showcase concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1333 N. Third St. Admission is free. Proceeds will go to Harmony Family Services.Others ...

TUESDAYMeet the representative
SWEETWATER — A meet and greet with Rep. Stan Lambert will be conducted from 10-11 a.m. at the Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce, 810 E. Broadway.Young Audiences series
As a part of the Young Audiences of Abilene summer series, storyteller Bernadette Nason will give a presentation at 10:45 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Abilene Public Library, 202 Cedar St. Admission is free for children age 7 and older.Square dance workshop
TYE — The Key City Squares will conduct a square dance workshop at 7 p.m. at the Wagon Wheel.Others ...

Abilene Chapter of American Association of Professional Coders, 6:30 p.m., in the board room next to the Tom Roberts Conference Center, second floor, Hendrick Medical Center, 1900 N. Pine St. Free AAPC CEU offered at every meeting. 325-435-9059.

Unity Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, 602 Meander St.

WEDNESDAYFarmers market
The Wylie Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of Wylie United Methodist Church, 3430 Antilley Road.Catfish fundraiser
ASPERMONT — A catfish buffet fundraiser will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Stonewall County Senior Citizens Center, 516 S. Washington. The cost is $10. Takeout will be available.Veteran connection lunch
The Military Partnership of 2-1-1 A Call for Help will conduct a brown bag lunch and discussion session to encourage connections between veterans and the public at noon at the South Branch of the Abilene Public Library, in the Mall of Abilene. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch. Tea and water will be provided.Pressure canner testing
A pressure canner dial gauge testing clinic will be conducted from noon to 7 p.m. at the Taylor County Extension office at the Taylor County Expo Center, 1982 Lytle Way. Participants should bring their dial gauge presser canner lid and seal. There will be no charge for the inspection. For more information, call 325-672-6048.Meet the gardeners
Members of the Big Country Master Gardener will conduct a meet and greet from 2-3 p.m. at the Mockingbird Branch of the Abilene Public Library, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane. Admission is free.Movie at the library
A free showing of "Maleficent," rated PG, will begin at 2:30 p.m. at the South Branch of the Abilene Public Library, in the Mall of Abilene. A craft project will be available.Others ...